Postcode ME5 7EQ is located in an urban city, within the Watling ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Gillingham South East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham South East is £53,200 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Luton Recreation Ground.
Gillingham South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,334 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Gillingham South East has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gillingham South East is £53,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 7EQ.
Gillingham South East near ME5 7EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £388,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £286,750 |
10 years price trend in Watling
In the ME5 7EQ postcode area, located within Gillingham South East, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.